Brittney Griner, arrested in Russia at the most inopportune moment
BarcelonaBrittney Griner, American star of the Euroleague and the WNBA, was arrested a few days ago in Russia. The pivot is accused of drug trafficking after authorities found hashish oil in his suitcase. The incident took place in February, after his flight from New York landed at Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow). The Phoenix Mercury and […]
At least six more wins
Last Sunday’s victory against Oviedo in Montilivi was the best in Girona. On the one hand, it served for break a dynamic of three days without winning; on the other hand it went very well, not only to curb the aspirations of the Asturians, but also to open a little more hole with all the […]
Russia faces one of the biggest waves of sanctions in the history of the sport
BarcelonaJust one day before the start of the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, the organizers of the event, in contact with the International Olympic Committee, made the decision to expel the delegations from Russia and Belarus. The Chinese event opens today without any athletes from these states. An athlete had not been expelled for political reasons […]
he will never run again
“Formula One can confirm that it has canceled its contract with the Russian Grand Prix, which means that Russia will not have any races in the future.” With this brief but forceful message, Liberty announced the unilateral rupture of the agreement it had with the country headed by Vladimir Putin. It is the response of […]
“I wish I could decide my retirement”
BarcelonaA new T-shirt is ready to be hung from the Palau Blaugrana. Aitor Egurrola, Barça star and emblem of roller hockey, says goodbye to the club of his life as the club’s most acclaimed athlete (77 titles) in 122 years of history. With a packed 1899 Auditorium, the captain has received warmth and recognition for […]
The Messi plus Messi in the mother of all reunions
BarcelonaLeo Messi against Real Madrid, but dressed for the first time in a shirt that is not Barça’s. Deunidó with the starting point this Tuesday (9 pm, Movistar Champions League) at the Parc dels Príncipes, home of the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. When the ball starts rolling, maybe […]
Olot’s mission is to make the points cushion bigger with Arranz’s sensitive loss
Olot hit the table winning the derby in Montilivi (0-1), but they know full well that if they want the promotion they still haven’t done anything. “We have to keep playing with our feet on the ground and take steps forward,” said Albert Carbó, celebrating the importance of the last victory. The next challenge to […]
The miracle of Queralt Castellet, the woman who chose the most complicated path
BarcelonaQueralt Castellet’s parents were among the first to buy a table snowboard, when this fashion began to reach the Pyrenees. For years, those in charge of many tracks denied access to those who arrived with a board snowboard, a fashion born in the United States. It seemed like a dangerous thing. But the Castellets liked […]
Exclusive treatment so that Ansu “doesn’t get hurt again”
BarcelonaWhen it seemed that the good feelings were recovering despite losing against Real Madrid in the Super Cup, the bad performance and the elimination of the Cup in San Mamés meant a new bucket of cold water. Xavi, however, does not throw in the towel. “We are in a difficult time. What worries me most […]
Growing up alone, Djokovic could lose world number one and a lot of money
BarcelonaThe decision of world number 1 tennis player Serak Novak Djokovic not to be vaccinated against covid-19 has ended up setting the political agenda for many states. Defended by the government of the populist Aleksandar Vucic at home in Serbia, Djokovic has seen more and more countries close their doors to him if he wants […]